Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Dalip Kumar Saluja & Anr. v. Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of petitioners' challenge to possession proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, holding that an unregistered Agreement to Sell executed after mortgage creation does not confer title against the secured lender.
Chhotu Ram v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court declared the petitioner medically fit following re-examination and directed the Staff Selection Commission to proceed with his recruitment as Sub Inspector.
Ved Kumari Batra v. Jugal Batra & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging issue framing and held an interlocutory application for possession infructuous after the tenant vacated, leaving pending applications for trial court's decision.
Sumit v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition and declared the petitioner medically fit for recruitment as Sub Inspector based on fresh unaided vision medical evidence, directing expeditious recruitment.
Nem Singh & Anr. v. Usha
The Delhi High Court held that for uninsured offending vehicles, the prescribed remedy is sale by public auction and deposit of proceeds with the Claims Tribunal, setting aside the Tribunal's order demanding a security deposit.
Union of India & Anr. v. Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld that Paragraph 20 of the 2013 Drugs Price Control Order permits a 10% annual MRP increase for non-scheduled drugs with prescribed rollback and penalty consequences for overcharging, rejecting the Union's broader price control interpretation.
Sonia v. United India Insurance Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including all family-beneficial allowances in deceased's income, granting 50% future prospects, awarding loss of consortium to each claimant, and upholding 9% interest.
U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Jitender Kumar Rana
Delhi High Court upheld UPSRTC's liability for rash and negligent driving causing grievous injury to passenger, affirmed 85% disability, allowed future prospects addition, and upheld compensation for prosthetic limb and related expenses with modifications.
Nitika Talwar v. Dinesh Talwar
The High Court held that impleading a new party in a divorce petition requires prior amendment under Order VI Rule 17 CPC and set aside the Family Court's order allowing impleadment under Order I Rule 10 CPC without such amendment.
Anupama Khanna v. Indrajit Seth
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against the School Chairman for non-compliance of Court and Directorate orders on sexual harassment allegations, holding no wilful disobedience and noting the contemnors' death and retirement.
Amar Holidays Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the tender conditions for CPV services in UAE, holding that the eligibility criteria and tender terms were not arbitrary and courts should exercise restraint in interfering with tender processes.
Environics Trust v. The Dept Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings under Section 149(1) of the Income Tax Act for escaped income exceeding INR 50 lakh, dismissing the petitioner’s writ challenge for lack of tangible material and suppression of facts.
M/S Danial Transport Company v. Land Ports Authority of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a cargo handling contract, holding that judicial interference in tender decisions is limited to cases of arbitrariness or mala fide, and the tendering authority’s evaluation and relaxation of technical criteria were lawful.
Vijay Kumar Pandey v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed a PIL directing Special Olympics Bharat to comply strictly with the National Sports Development Code 2011 regarding athlete selection and office-bearer appointments, resolving alleged irregularities in its functioning.
Raghunath Builders Pvt. Ltd. v. Anant Raj Limited
The Delhi High Court restored an arbitral award upholding the appellant's valid termination of a development agreement, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and the arbitrator's commercial interpretation of contract terms.
Air India Limited v. All India Aircraft Engineers Association
The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral awards directing Air India to pay wage arrears from 1997 to 2006 to employees, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on presidential directives and affirming the tribunal's jurisdiction and interest award.
Rashmee Kansal v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 326-B and 506 IPC as mala fide and unsupported by evidence, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Bharti Airtel Ltd. v. Jamshed Khan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing licence fee claims, holding that courts cannot modify arbitral awards under Section 34 and that partial setting aside requires severability of issues.
DARGHA NAJEEBUDDIN FIRDOUSI v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed the DDA’s demolition notice for failure to provide a hearing under Section 30 of the DDA Act, while declining to adjudicate on disputed land demarcation and ownership issues, which must be resolved by competent authorities or civil courts.
Sapna & Ors. v. Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a typographical error in the compensation amount directed to be deposited, clarifying the correct sum payable by the insurer.